Plum Cake

August 25, 2016

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After the last photo of this Plum Cake was taken and some of the precut pieces were shared with the family, the temptation to sample another little piece was definitely on my mind. And of course, I gave in repeatedly throughout the day until only some crumbs and a piece or two were left. This is a sweet-light cake with a slight tartness from the addition of plums. A simple and versatile cake to pair with coffee or tea for breakfast, slice a piece for an afternoon snack, or serve it as an after dinner dessert. Before serving the plum cake, sprinkle it with confectioners’ sugar or top it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. Simply delicious!

For the first few years after Bill and I moved into our house, these plum trees went almost unnoticed and were basically used to provide us with shade from the sun during the summer months. The discovery of our plum trees happened when a friend came for a visit and pointed them out to us. He was in the backyard one day with a handful of something purple. I asked what they were and he responded, “Sweet little plums.”

I’m glad the previous owners planted these plum trees on the property. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t have thought of doing it myself. The plum trees have provided us with an abundance of plums every year to eat and make into delicious compote, cake, and jam.